M4.3 Earthquake 50 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal — August 18, 2023
2023-08-18 17:49:38 UTC (2023-08-18) · approx. 11:49 PM UTC+6 local
On August 18, 2023 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 50 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal, at a depth of 79.5 km and coordinates 28.2888°, 87.1512°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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87.1512°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Lobuche, Nepal?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 50 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal on August 18, 2023 at 17:49 UTC had a depth of 79.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000kpar). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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